Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring strong cardiac and post-op heart experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and recent trauma background.

Job Details

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit within a Level I or II trauma hospital,

• Care for post-cardiac and post-vascular surgery patients,

• Patient ratios typically 1:3-5, adjusted based on acuity,

• Required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units as needed within the hospital or affiliate hospitals,

• Day shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 to 19:30,

• Every other weekend shift required and possible consecutive weekends depending on operational need,

• Uses Cerner EMR system;
Cerner charting experience required,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand by start date,

• ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA and RQI accepted),

• Must have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent PCU or trauma experience required,

• Strong experience with telemetry, IV start, cardiac drips (titration), and caring for post-cardiac/post-op heart patients,

• Level I or II trauma experience required,

• Cerner EMR experience required,

• COVID vaccination required with medical or religious exemption allowed with documentation,

• Former permanent or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before applying,

Additional Information

• May be assigned charge nurse duties with training provided based on unit needs,

• Refusal to float may result in termination of contract,

• Team environment with unit support and resources for floating,

• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract,

• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) may be approved automatically,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

• Local candidates are not accepted for PCU positions,